Question 1

FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

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A)   GnRH production.
B)   GnRH receptors.
C)   LH receptors.
D)   theca cells.
E)   estrogen receptors.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

During the female sex act,

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A)   the clitoris becomes engorged with blood.
B)   vaginal mucoid secretions are reduced.
C)   vaginal, uterine, and perineal muscles relax.
D)   an orgasm always occurs to insure fertilization.
E)   an orgasm always occurs.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Centromeres divide in

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A)   mitosis and meiosis I.
B)   mitosis and meiosis II.
C)   meiosis II only.
D)   meiosis I and meiosis II.
E)   mitosis, meiosis I and meiosis II.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

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A)   Climacteric
B)   Menopause
C)   Atresia
D)   Menarche
E)   PubarcheF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

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A)   perimetrium.
B)   myometrium.
C)   hymen.
D)   endometrium.
E)   vasometrium.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

What are the female gametes?

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A)   oocytes
B)   ovaries
C)   sperm
D)   uterusE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

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A)   dryness of the vagina
B)   decreased estrogen and progesterone production
C)   cessation of the menses
D)   decreased incidence of breast cancerE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

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A)   ovulation.
B)   fertilization.
C)   sporulation.
D)   implantation.
E)   oocyte release.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

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A)   mesovarium.
B)   tunica albuginea.
C)   peritoneum.
D)   medulla.
E)   tunica alba.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following hormones stimulates the synthesis of testosterone by the fetal testes?

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A)   human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 
B)   follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
C)   gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
D)   luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LH-RH) 
E)   estrogenF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this effect a male?

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A)   He would develop a feminine body contour.
B)   He would not produce sperm.
C)   He would have an erection.
D)   There would be no effect as FSH is found only in females.
E)   He would produce too many sperm.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the listed events occurs last?

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A)   GnRH secretion is stimulated.
B)   FSH/LH positive-feedback loops produce a series of FSH/LH surges.
C)   Ovulation occurs.
D)   Estrogen produced by theca interna cells increases.
E)   FSH and LH levels increase.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

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A)   peristaltic contractions of the ductus deferens
B)   contractions of skeletal muscle at the base of the penis
C)   constriction of the internal sphincter of the urinary bladder
D)   release of secretions from the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland
E)   semen accumulates in the prostatic urethraF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

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A)   declining FSH levels.
B)   granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen.
C)   positive feedback on the anterior pituitary.
D)   an LH surge.
E)   luteal development.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

At the end of meiosis I there are __________, whereas at the end of meiosis II there is/are __________.

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A)   two diploid cells; one diploid cell
B)   two diploid cells; one haploid cell
C)   two diploid cells; four haploid cells
D)   two haploid cells; four haploid cells
E)   two haploid cells; one diploid cellF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the female sex cell?

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A)   nucleus
B)   acrosome
C)   midpiece
D)   tail
E)   centrioleF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A primary follicle contains

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A)   vesicles.
B)   an antrum.
C)   several layers of granulosa cells.
D)   a mature egg.
E)   the theca.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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A)   PMS
B)   heavy, prolonged menses
C)   blockage of the uterine tubes
D)   an increased libido
E)   psychological factorsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Fertilization can only occur

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A)   if orgasms occur in both the male and female.
B)   when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte.
C)   when there is no menstrual flow.
D)   after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus.
E)   on day 14 of the cycle.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Meiosis I is a reduction division.

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A primary follicle contains

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A pituitary tumor interferes with FSH secretion. How would this effect a male?

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Which of the following can cause infertility in females?

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Fertilization can only occur

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Which of the following hormones stimulates the synthesis of testosterone by the fetal testes?

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What is the midlife change in estrogen and progesterone levels referred to as?

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Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

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During the female sex act,

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At the end of meiosis I there are __________, whereas at the end of meiosis II there is/are __________.

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What are the female gametes?

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FSH can make the follicle cells more sensitive to LH by increasing

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The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the

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Which of the listed events occurs last?

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The layer of the uterine wall that is shed during menstruation is the

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Centromeres divide in

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The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called

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Which of the following events in the male sex act occurs last and results in ejaculation?

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Which portion of the sperm cell is most involved with penetration of the female sex cell?

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The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

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At the end of meiosis I there are , whereas at the end of meiosis II there is/are .

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